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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 680.16 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 680.16 and 247.88 is: 371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 680.16 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/680.16 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 680.16 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 168,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,598.06/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.77

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